Seton Hall Pirates Fan Blog: Fundraisingtag:blog.nj.com,2014:/setonhall/12902010-03-24T20:03:49ZPirates Plank: Paul Tyahla on Seton Hall basketballMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advancePirate Blue Raising Money for New Head Coachtag:blog.nj.com,2010:/setonhall//1290.43649742010-03-24T20:03:49Z2010-03-24T20:13:05ZPaul V Tyahlahttp://connect.nj.com/user/ptyahla/index.html$1 Million for Pirate Bluetag:blog.nj.com,2008:/setonhall//1290.11820842008-07-15T16:29:41Z2008-07-15T16:31:20ZPirate Blue announced yesterday that the fundraising arm had raised more than $1 million for the first time in its history. Kudos to every single donor in Pirate Nation who helped Pirate Blue reach this milestone and congratulations to the...Paul V Tyahlahttp://connect.nj.com/user/ptyahla/index.html
Pirate Blue announced yesterday that the fundraising arm had raised more than $1 million for the first time in its history. Kudos to every single donor in Pirate Nation who helped Pirate Blue reach this milestone and congratulations to the...
Give Early, Give Oftentag:blog.nj.com,2006:/setonhall//1290.1979322006-11-07T16:12:21Z2007-06-21T17:07:13ZAs noted last week, Pirate Blue will benefit from another challenge fund this year, as two donors will donate a combined $100 for each donor to Pirate Blue, up to 1500. This equals a $150,000 contribution by the two anonymous supporters. The goal (outside of raising money of course) is to boost current membership in Pirate Blue from last year's total of 1,100. All two of you regular blog readers know the importance of donating to Pirate Blue. Every contribution sends a signal to the rest of the college basketball universe of alumni and fan support for the team. SHU does not have the deep pockets of some of its state-funded competitors and the athletics department relies on Pirate Blue contributions. To take advantage of the challenge fund, click here. SHU press release available here. Paul V Tyahlahttp://connect.nj.com/user/ptyahla/index.html
As noted last week, Pirate Blue will benefit from another challenge fund this year, as two donors will donate a combined $100 for each donor to Pirate Blue, up to 1500. This equals a $150,000 contribution by the two anonymous supporters. The goal (outside of raising money of course) is to boost current membership in Pirate Blue from last year's total of 1,100.

All two of you regular blog readers know the importance of donating to Pirate Blue. Every contribution sends a signal to the rest of the college basketball universe of alumni and fan support for the team. SHU does not have the deep pockets of some of its state-funded competitors and the athletics department relies on Pirate Blue contributions.

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Taking Back Jersey Piece by Piecetag:blog.nj.com,2006:/setonhall//1290.1979352006-11-03T15:15:18Z2007-06-21T17:07:13ZPaul V Tyahlahttp://connect.nj.com/user/ptyahla/index.html
The torrid pace of the Seton Hall men's basketball program applies to more than just the players, and today Jerry Carino has a nice piece on Pirate assistant Geoff Billet. Perhaps the best part for all SHU fans is Billet's tenacious pursuit of top players and networking with New Jersey's high school coaches,

...what just about everyone in New Jersey's insular high school basketball community has come to recognize over the past five months -- is that Billet works his new gig like he used to work opposing guards.

Relentlessly.Talk to a high school hoops coach in New Jersey -- any coach -- and chances are they've seen Billet or heard from him since May.

Carino also indicates Mike Davis may still yet be a Pirate. Davis is working on finishing his high school requirements and could join the team in the second semester. Regular readers know that at one point, the Pirates thought the 6'9" talented forward would be moving onto campus in September. That was followed by a topsy turvy trip through high school academia that has Bobby Gonzalez waiting until at least January to work with Davis.

Finally, Pirate Blue appears to be set to launch another challenge campaign. Last year's $100,000 matching donation helped the school top its $800,000 goal. This year, Pirate Blue is looking to garner $880,000 in donations and could be aided by a $150,000 matching donation.

The Hall has gotten its fair share of positive press hits on the day of its first exhibition game.

Hat tip to the Athletics Dept.

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On The Road with Pirate Bluetag:blog.nj.com,2006:/setonhall//1290.1979082006-11-29T21:16:52Z2007-06-21T17:07:04ZPaul V Tyahlahttp://connect.nj.com/user/ptyahla/index.html
Pirate Blue is sponsoring a trip for SHU fans to the men's basketball game at Providence on Saturday, January 6th. Your $70 fare includes bus transportation, a ticket, pre-game reception and spiffy new T-shirt to add to the collection.

And while you're browsing, consider making a gift to support Seton Hall's athletics department. Remember, this year's challenge campaign offers a $100 donation from our "Mystery Donors" for each member, up to 1500. That means even a $25 contribution gets SHU Athletics $125 closer to meeting our athletes' needs.

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Team Walker Appealtag:blog.nj.com,2006:/setonhall//1290.1978862006-12-18T18:21:19Z2007-06-21T17:06:57ZOur friends at the Rivals network have forwarded this message from Team Walker, an organization founded by Jasper and Seton Hall great Jerry Walker to benefit the young people of Jersey City. The organization provides after school academic and athletic programs, â€œwhich reinforce the positive attributes of teamwork and help impoverished youth find positive solutions to obstacles.â€Hit the â€œPermalinkâ€ button to read the message on the organizationâ€™s progress and critical needs. Paul V Tyahlahttp://connect.nj.com/user/ptyahla/index.html
Our friends at the Rivals network have forwarded this message from Team Walker, an organization founded by Jasper and Seton Hall great Jerry Walker to benefit the young people of Jersey City. The organization provides after school academic and athletic programs, â€œwhich reinforce the positive attributes of teamwork and help impoverished youth find positive solutions to obstacles.â€

Hit the â€œPermalinkâ€ button to read the message on the organizationâ€™s progress and critical needs.

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Adopt a Donortag:blog.nj.com,2007:/setonhall//1290.1978302007-01-31T16:58:09Z2007-06-21T17:06:38ZIn the old mail bag today (physical, not virtual) came a new marketing piece via Pirate Blue. As we have discussed in this space in the past, supporting Pirate Blue is critical to the future of all Seton Hallâ€™s athletic programs. Weâ€™re a small school, and a donating universe of 1100 just does not go as far as it used to. At the same time, the school is making investments in the Richard and Sheila Regan Center, Owen T. Carol Field and Ivy Hill Park. This year, every donation counts for something beyond your contribution. Two â€œMystery Piratesâ€ are donating $100 for each member of Pirate Blue, up to 1500. In other words, a $25 donation equals $125 for SHU athletics. The most recent promo is designed for current Pirate Blue members to bring their friends and family onboard. So support SHU Athletics, make your contribution to Pirate Blue and then encourage a friend to show their support. Paul V Tyahlahttp://connect.nj.com/user/ptyahla/index.html
In the old mail bag today (physical, not virtual) came a new marketing piece via Pirate Blue.

As we have discussed in this space in the past, supporting Pirate Blue is critical to the future of all Seton Hallâ€™s athletic programs. Weâ€™re a small school, and a donating universe of 1100 just does not go as far as it used to. At the same time, the school is making investments in the Richard and Sheila Regan Center, Owen T. Carol Field and Ivy Hill Park.

This year, every donation counts for something beyond your contribution. Two â€œMystery Piratesâ€ are donating $100 for each member of Pirate Blue, up to 1500. In other words, a $25 donation equals $125 for SHU athletics. The most recent promo is designed for current Pirate Blue members to bring their friends and family onboard.

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Eight for Eighttag:blog.nj.com,2007:/setonhall//1290.1978042007-03-06T00:09:45Z2007-06-21T17:06:30ZWith the Pirates now eliminated after a bizarre game in Louisville, the attention for Pirate nation focuses even more intensely on the future. Here at the Plank, you will see a lot more commentary and a focus on recruiting efforts. With everyone looking toward 2007 and beyond, here are eight situations to monitor in the eight months between now and the start of the 2007 â€“ â€™08 season. Home Sweet Home â€“ As of today, only the Devils have made a public statement on the impending marriage between SHU and the Prudential Center. We are as certain and excited as can be that the prenuptial agreement is signed, and that Seton Hall will make a public statement regarding the move to Newark before summer begins.Much ado about Nutter â€“ Jamar Nutter has made public statements regarding his uncertain future at Seton Hall. The shooting guard who had a year that fell short of his goals is eligible for a fifth year at SHU and a fourth year on the court. Whether he chooses to exercise that option is a decision he hopes to make within the next month. For Jamarâ€™s future and for the program, the Plank is hoping Nutter returns for another year. Kashing Out â€“ Kashif Pratt was Bobby Gonzalezâ€™s first signee. But with virtually no playing time and recruits such as Jeremy Hazel on the way, he may decide to leave in an effort to see more court time at another level. Mike Davis â€“ Anything observable to an outsider says Mike Davis wants to be a Pirate. He attends games dressed in blue, roots for Seton Hall and heads into the locker room after the games. The 6â€™9â€ center fills a desperate need and was ranked the 17th best center in the class of 2006 by the Rivals network. At 21 years old, he will have a significant basketball advantage over his freshman peers. The spring signing period will tell us if he spends his next four years in South Orange. Pirate with a Lance? Lance Thomas was highly regarded and heavily recruited during his junior and senior years at St. Benedictâ€™s Prep. The 6â€™8â€ power forward wanted to play his college ball with fellow St. Benedictâ€™s teammate Eugene Harvey. When Harvey chose the Hall, Thomas chose to attend Duke over Rutgers. Now with a blue chipper who plays Thomasâ€™ position wooed by Coach K, Thomas could see his minutes diminish significantly. The opportunity to play with Harvey again intrigues Thomas and he may be willing to trade one blue uniform for another. The Class of 2008 â€“ Conventional wisdom holds that the class of 2008 is loaded with more talent than the upcoming crop. Get yourselves acquainted with the names Samardo Samuels, Ashton Gibbs and Jordan Theodore. Samuels is a program-defining player from the aforementioned St. Benedictâ€™s Prep. Gibbs and Theodore are two of the best point guards in Jersey and Bobby Gonzalez and the staff are working heavily on both. The Press â€“ Bobby Gonzalez is not building a team, he is building a program. Part of that involves helping the team get featured in the stateâ€™s premier newspapers. While the mainstream media may love Gonzoâ€™s hysterical postgame commentary, they remain frustrated at the limited access publications have to players. The net result is fewer profile pieces on our stars. Weâ€™ll wait and see how that improves in the run-up to next season. Pirate Blue â€“ The athletic departmentâ€™s fundraising division was given a shot in the arm with the signing of Bobby Gonzalez. They have tried to keep the momentum going with a new challenge fund this year and are nearing the goal of enrolling 1500 contributors into the program. How close they come to the goal of increasing donors by 400 will tell us if a 4-12 conference record has seriously dampened spirits and enthusiasm. Paul V Tyahlahttp://connect.nj.com/user/ptyahla/index.html
With the Pirates now eliminated after a bizarre game in Louisville, the attention for Pirate nation focuses even more intensely on the future. Here at the Plank, you will see a lot more commentary and a focus on recruiting efforts. With everyone looking toward 2007 and beyond, here are eight situations to monitor in the eight months between now and the start of the 2007 â€“ â€™08 season.

Home Sweet Home â€“ As of today, only the Devils have made a public statement on the impending marriage between SHU and the Prudential Center. We are as certain and excited as can be that the prenuptial agreement is signed, and that Seton Hall will make a public statement regarding the move to Newark before summer begins.

Much ado about Nutter â€“ Jamar Nutter has made public statements regarding his uncertain future at Seton Hall. The shooting guard who had a year that fell short of his goals is eligible for a fifth year at SHU and a fourth year on the court. Whether he chooses to exercise that option is a decision he hopes to make within the next month. For Jamarâ€™s future and for the program, the Plank is hoping Nutter returns for another year.

Kashing Out â€“ Kashif Pratt was Bobby Gonzalezâ€™s first signee. But with virtually no playing time and recruits such as Jeremy Hazel on the way, he may decide to leave in an effort to see more court time at another level.

Mike Davis â€“ Anything observable to an outsider says Mike Davis wants to be a Pirate. He attends games dressed in blue, roots for Seton Hall and heads into the locker room after the games. The 6â€™9â€ center fills a desperate need and was ranked the 17th best center in the class of 2006 by the Rivals network. At 21 years old, he will have a significant basketball advantage over his freshman peers. The spring signing period will tell us if he spends his next four years in South Orange.

Pirate with a Lance? Lance Thomas was highly regarded and heavily recruited during his junior and senior years at St. Benedictâ€™s Prep. The 6â€™8â€ power forward wanted to play his college ball with fellow St. Benedictâ€™s teammate Eugene Harvey. When Harvey chose the Hall, Thomas chose to attend Duke over Rutgers. Now with a blue chipper who plays Thomasâ€™ position wooed by Coach K, Thomas could see his minutes diminish significantly. The opportunity to play with Harvey again intrigues Thomas and he may be willing to trade one blue uniform for another.

The Class of 2008 â€“ Conventional wisdom holds that the class of 2008 is loaded with more talent than the upcoming crop. Get yourselves acquainted with the names Samardo Samuels, Ashton Gibbs and Jordan Theodore. Samuels is a program-defining player from the aforementioned St. Benedictâ€™s Prep. Gibbs and Theodore are two of the best point guards in Jersey and Bobby Gonzalez and the staff are working heavily on both.

The Press â€“ Bobby Gonzalez is not building a team, he is building a program. Part of that involves helping the team get featured in the stateâ€™s premier newspapers. While the mainstream media may love Gonzoâ€™s hysterical postgame commentary, they remain frustrated at the limited access publications have to players. The net result is fewer profile pieces on our stars. Weâ€™ll wait and see how that improves in the run-up to next season.

Pirate Blue â€“ The athletic departmentâ€™s fundraising division was given a shot in the arm with the signing of Bobby Gonzalez. They have tried to keep the momentum going with a new challenge fund this year and are nearing the goal of enrolling 1500 contributors into the program. How close they come to the goal of increasing donors by 400 will tell us if a 4-12 conference record has seriously dampened spirits and enthusiasm.

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Pirate Blue Breaks Records and Beats Goalstag:blog.nj.com,2007:/setonhall//1290.1976422007-06-21T14:48:55Z2007-06-21T14:49:38ZCongratulations and Thank You to Pirate Nation this morning. The school has just announced that the Pirate Blue Athletic Fund has set records and exceeded its goals in terms of members enrolled and dollars raised. For the fiscal year, 1550...Paul V Tyahlahttp://connect.nj.com/user/ptyahla/index.html
Congratulations and Thank You to Pirate Nation this morning. The school has just announced that the Pirate Blue Athletic Fund has set records and exceeded its goals in terms of members enrolled and dollars raised. For the fiscal year, 1550...
Pirate Blue Strong As Evertag:blog.nj.com,2007:/setonhall//1290.1140932007-04-06T13:11:54Z2007-04-06T14:13:34ZIn case you haven't visited the Pirate Blue website in a while, the athletics department is back in record-breaking territory and close to reaching its goals for this year. Pirate Blue's all-time highs in fundraising are 1,391 donors (2003) and...Paul V Tyahlahttp://connect.nj.com/user/ptyahla/index.html
In case you haven't visited the Pirate Blue website in a while, the athletics department is back in record-breaking territory and close to reaching its goals for this year. Pirate Blue's all-time highs in fundraising are 1,391 donors (2003) and...